Procurement U is excited to announce open registration for the Fall 2018 CPPB and CPPO Exam Prep Courses! These courses are designed as a facilitated review of the UPPCC Body of Knowledge, and are intended to assist any public procurement professional that is preparing to take the certification exams.

NASPO is excited to announce that we are now accepting nominations for the 2018 Cronin Awards from our member states! With criteria focusing on innovation, transferability, service improvement, and cost reduction, the Cronin Awards recognize outstanding state procurement initiatives and provide well-deserved appreciation to the state and its procurement personnel who have accomplished projects that have resulted in distinct benefits to their residents.

The 2018 Academic Forum, hosted April 10-12 by Michigan State University (MSU), was a great success! More than 27 states were represented, with 12 academic partners and four students representing both Arizona State University and MSU participating.....

On March 18-20, 2018, 627 state procurement professionals, suppliers, small business leaders and government stakeholders convened in New York City to participate in the 2018 NASPO Exchange. This year’s Exchange outpaced last year’s record-breaking attendance by more than 11 percent, demonstrating the continued value of this unique opportunity for engagement between state procurement professionals and the supplier community....

NASPO's mission is to help our members achieve success as public procurement leaders in their states through promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies.